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New Milford Track hut cost blows out to more than $3m
The new 40-bed Mintaro Hut was originally estimated to cost $1.8 million.
Act may set up southern base
All members of the new caucus would be regular visitors to the south.
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
High-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seats
Up to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.
Two injured in Southland crash
Car and concrete truck collide near Otautau, leaving one person critical, truck toppled.
Election Day weather divide: Mostly fine in North Island, rain in the South
Voters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.
Invercargill council woes: New docs reveal businesses' fears
Letters written by the Southland Chamber of Commerce compound sense of chaos at council.
'So full of love': Young Kiwi woman's sudden death a mystery
Nineteen-year-old who died suddenly remembered for her 'happy-go-lucky' spirit.
Air NZ's present to Southlanders flying home for Xmas
The airline's newest route has had a turbulent first year.
Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt taps new deputy, skips consultation
Shadbolt is able to make the appointment single-handedly under a 2012 law change.
Communities split over free school lunches
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Free school lunches: Wellington and South Island
Full list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.
Mike Puru: What I learned when my family's house burned down
The Hits host Mike Puru says the Ohau fire reminds us of what matters most in life.
Attitude Awards: 'I don't care what people say about what they think I can't do'
In a judgmental society, you get to decide what affects you, finalist says.
'I just couldn't move': Woman who broke back in Six60 balcony collapse on her recovery
Bailley Unahi's back was broken in 2016 at a Six60 concert. Now she is flying.
Invercargill deputy mayor quits in new blow to council
Toni Biddle's resignation comes amid a Government probe into the council.
'They can't put us all in jail': Farmers rally against water regulations
Farmers stage protest at the Gore A&P Showgrounds.
Weather: Temperatures as low as -3 in last lash of Arctic blast
Icy winds will round out the month, with some in the South Island in for a freezing night.
Snow wonder! Brace for more wintry weather
Heaviest snowfalls in years blanket Otago and Southland for start of school holidays.
Your weather: Bitterly cold weather in Southland as snowfall mixes with icy blasts
'In places with snow and forecasted southwesterlies it will get pretty heinous.'
Let's keep moving: PM caught out in snowbound Invercargill, flight cancelled
Ardern's travel plans have been thrown into disarray.
Your weather: Flurry of severe weather warnings as snow hits the south
A rapidly deepening low has hit with heavy rain, gales, snow - and cold temperatures.
Stormy Sunday: Gales, heavy rain, 1350 lightning strikes, harbour bridge could close
Authorities are taking no chances with Auckland Harbour Bridge as gales threaten.
Bankruptcy fear: Sir Tim Shadbolt says he can't pay $350,000 in legal bills
The Invercargill Mayor reveals personal struggles in an exclusive interview.
'Severe weather': Antarctic blast set to hit on weekend
Snow and cold winds will make travelling difficult and stress livestock.
Destructive gales, torrential rain to blast southern and central NZ
A brutal 24 hours is in store for southern regions.
Litter of puppies dumped in park with throats slit
Graphic content: Reward of $2000 offered for information about dumped pups.
Cattle ship sinking: Family of Kiwi missing at sea preparing private search
Family slams the Government for lack of support.
Butane explosion mystery: Investigator doubts pair's claims
They said the butane can exploded when it was dropped while they were smoking.
'There is still anxiety': Principals go doorknocking as kids slow to return
Anxious Auckland parents are still wary about sending kids back to school.
'What the hell?': Food truck owner furious BP uses same name
Southland food truck owner says they were using 'Good Mood Food' brand before BP NZ.